Plan To Deluge Davey With Protests
Nin e Ohio women's organizations with about 500 000 members plan a mail campaign to Gov. Davey protesting welfare budget cuts. Mrs D C Bryant will lead clubs in urging restoration of funds. The group cites the largest reduction among state agencies and warns of potential loss to juvenile research and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Davey
State Welfare Department
D. C. Bryant
Wefare
Welfare Department
Ohio League of Women Voters
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Ohio State Grange
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Ohio Public Health Association
Ohio Probation Association
American Legion Auxiliary
National Association For the Advancement of Colored Peoples
Ohio State Conference For
Hiannah L. Protzman
Ohio State University
Margaret Almay
Board of Control
Bureau of Juvenile Research
Nine Wounded In Battle Of Unions At Lake Charles
At Lake Charles Louisiana on July 1 nine longshoremen were wounded in a gun battle between 800 dock workers from two unions. Two men were seriously injured as leaders from the International Longshoremen's Association and the Louisiana Longshoremen's Association attempted mediation on the waterfront at noon.
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Lake Charles
International Longshoremen’s Association
Louisiana Longshoremen’s Association
Lorain Police Chief Reinstated by Commission
Lorain Police Chief Theodore Walker was reinstated to full duty and time pay by a two to one Civil Service Commission vote after a two month suspension. Investigations showed city gambling resorts had not been closed, prompting the prior action.
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Lorain
Theodore Walker
Civil Service Commission
Walker
Republicans Meet Tonight to Elect Club Officers
Republicans will gather in the directors room of the Elyria Savings and Trust Co. at 7 30 this evening to elect officers for the Elyria Men's Republican Club. The group announced it is not promoting any particular candidate or group.
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Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Elyria Men's Republican Club
Weather in Ohio Fair Tonight and Tuesday
Ohio forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with only slight temperature changes. No precipitation expected, light winds. Highs around seasonal norms and comfortable overnight lows.
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Ohio
Swimming School Opens At Cascade Park Pool
Hundreds of Elyria youths joined the Cascade Park Pool swimming school as two sessions began this morning. Registration for the second session totaled 533 with many expected to enroll again, aiming for 60 to 700 total. Two thirds, 368, were beginners, 299 unable to swim at all and 98 could swim only a few feet.
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Cascade Park
Elyria
U S Spending Twice Income
The 1935 fiscal year ended with federal outlays about $2 for each dollar of revenue. Treasury sources show a $3.5 billion deficit, as Morgenthau began 1936 with hopes for a balanced budget. Expenditures reached $7.3 billion while revenue was about $3.89 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Roosevelt
Wynne Re-elected W. F. W. Commander at Lima Convention
W. F. W. convention in Lima awarded first honors in drum corps to Fred Bloetscher Post of Cleveland. W. B. Wynne of Akron was re-elected commander as sessions concluded. The 1936 convention will be held in Zanesville or Springfield, with the city to be chosen within a month.
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Lima
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fred Bloetscher
Cleveland
W. B. Wynne
Akron
Zanesville
Springfield
Council of Administration
H O L C Moves Lorain Headquarters Adds Cashier Office
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation relocates Lorain County offices to 629 Broadway Lorain with a new cashier's office. Monthly cash payments can be made starting July 1 1955. F L Moody Sub District Manager confirms hours 3 50 a m to 5 00 p m.
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Lorain
Cashier
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Lorain County
Broadway, Lorain
F. L. Moody
Motive Unknown in Death of Chief Justice Nephew’s Kin
Detroit July 1 authorities pressed for the hidden motive behind the murder of Howard Currter Dickinson, prominent New York attorney and nephew of Chief Justice Hughes. William Sweitzer confessed but provided shifting accounts amid questions about another participant. Three women arrested as witnesses, Loretta and Florence Jackson and Jean Miller, claimed they knew little beyond Sweitzer’s guilt.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
William Sweitzer
Howard Currter Dickinson
New York
Justies
Charles Evans Hughes
Sweitzer
Dickinson
America
Fort Warne
Ind
Loretta
Florence Jackson
Jean Miller
Sweitner
Gas well being drilled in Lorain County exploration
W. J. Dempsey, Lakewood oil producer, drills a test well about 1.5 miles west of Elyria on the Lewis Kroehle 95 acre farm at Wurray Ridge and Telegraph Roads. He leases about 2000 acres, plans multiple wells if this one proves productive. Drilling to 2400 feet should take about a month. Nearby wells include Marshaw Chemical Elyria and Wensink farm. Other lessees include Ohio Fuel Gas of Columbus and Witmer Oil of Pittsburgh.
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Lorain County
W. J. Dempsey
Lakewood Oil and Gas
Elyria
Lewis Kroehle
Wurray Ridge
Telegraph Roads
Elsha Township
Dempsey
Marshaw Chemical Company
Wensink Farm
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Columbus
Witmer 0] and Gas Company
Pittsburgh
14 Killed 19 Injured In Weekend Accidents
Ohio summer toll rises with nine auto deaths four drownings and heat related fatality. Youngstown area reports four fatalities amid stolen car crash near East Lisbon involving Francis Martinez 42 and Donald Smith 20. Other victims include Ray Harman 21 and Joe Simran 22. A Good Samaritan, Robert H. Hinkle 45, dies aiding a motorist.
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United Tress
Ohio
Youngstown
Francis Martinez
Leetonia
FERA
Donald Smith
Lisbon
Columbiana
Ray Harman
Struthers
Joe Simran
Newton Falls
Dedication Program Set For Gates Hospital Orthopedic Pool
Gates Hospital in Elyria announces a dedication program for its new orthopedic pool on Sunday August 4 from 4 to 6 p m on the hospital campus The event features Edgar F Allen Paul H King and Miss Katherine Lenroot as speakers with the Elyria Memorial Hospital Company presiding and the American Legion parade joining the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Hospital
Gates Hospital For Crippled Children
Edgar F
Daddy” Allen
The
Elyria Memorial Hospital Company
International Society For Crippled Children
Paul H. King
Detroit
International Society For Criprad: Children
Katharine F. Lenroot
Washington
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Hlyria Memorial Hospital
American Legion
Ohio
Elyria
the Legion
Frank A. Smythe
J. Bond
M. E. Church
Miners Accept 39 Day Armistice to Avert Strike
Washington July 1 The joint wage conference paused as Congress pressed the Guffey coal bill. Miners and operators agreed to a 39 day armistice keeping 400000 soft coal miners at work while Frances Perkins secretary of labor and President Roosevelt influence the outcome. Previous extensions expired last midnight and operators signaled intent to abide though not bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Frances Perkins
John Ju. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Duncan Kennedy
Protest Reduction In OSU Budget
Ohio State University faces a protest from its board of trustees to Gov. Martin L. Davey over a 31 266 509 cut in the university budget for the biennium. The board seeks restoration due to increased enrollment, loss of 296 positions, need for equipment and repairs, restored faculty salaries, and risks to the Bureau of Business Research and extension services. Newton D. Baker signs the letter as retiring chair and John Kaiser begins as new chair.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Ohio State University
University Board of Trustees
Ohio State
University Bureau of Business Research
Department of Extension
Commerce College
University
Newton D. Baker
John Kaiser
Marietta
960 Persons On Ohio Tax Commission Payroll
Columbus July 1 A total of 980 employees were on the payrolls of the State Tax Commission as of April 15, with a combined salary of 1,672,800 dollars. Administrative staff numbered 406 and field staff 564. In 1954 the commission’s travel bill exceeded 174,000 dollars, and with the sales tax in force, costs were expected higher in 1935. The survey also showed the Finance Purchasing Office spent 2,559,000 dollars in 1934 while the Highway Department Purchasing Department spent 7,276,000, indicating higher highway purchasing activity.
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Columbus
State Tax Commission
Sherrill
Tax Commission
Ohio
State Highway Department
Finance Department
Finance Purchasing Office
Highway Department
Equipment Received For CCC Camp
Equipment for 223 men arrived at the CCC camp on Ruil Road on Saturday and will be joined by the full roster of men by week’s end. Capt. R W Crowther announced the first detachment of 29 men arrived last week. Barracks are expected to be ready toward month end, with 19 days of immunization and quarantine before work on cleaning and improving 480 miles of county ditches begins. Capt. Crowther praised the hospitable reception.
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CCC
Ruil Road
R. W. Crowther
Toledo Invaded By June Bugs
Toledo was invaded today by the annual swarm of June bugs hitting Point Place hardest as insects covered sidewalks and streets. Ephemerida emerge from lake-bottom nymphs and feed on aquatic life before brief surface life, with wings drying on surfaces then they die within a day or two. Dust from discarded shells can trigger asthma in susceptible individuals.
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Toledo
Point Place
H. H. M. Bowman
University of Toledo Biology Department
Lake Inn
Fire Chief Warns Of Dangers In Fireworks Use
Fire Chief W N Bates urged caution on Fourth of July fireworks, noting risks from careless handling. Elyria bans sale or possession of combustible fireworks without a permit, with penalties outlined. exceptions include military drill and lawful self defense.
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W. N Bates
Bates
Elyria
State Council
D. 8. Troxel
Endurance Plane To End Flight This Evening
Meridian Mississippi July 1 The endurance flight of Al and Fred Key Mississippi s birdmen will end at 6 30 tonight if all goes well up to that time The ship Ole Miss weakened by fatigue will land at 6 50 p m due to a bad barograph and potential hazards A thunderstorm weekend vibration and stabilizer trouble threaten the final leg of the endurance flight
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Meridian
Miss
Fred Key
Mississippi
Ole Miss
Elyria Drum Corps Takes Second and $700 Prize
The Elyria Post No 12 Drum and Bugle Corps placed second in an interstate competition, earning $700 and edging Massillon for the runner up as Philadelphia’s Henry H. Houston II Post won first with 94-95. The Elyrians, praised by manager George Crawford and drum major Wm. Hruby for great form, have amassed $6,285 in prizes since 1933 and logged 9000 miles competing.
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OFTOK
Mischkr
Elyria Post
American Legion
George Crawford
Elyrian Corps
Wm. Hruby
Elyrians
Erie
Massillon
Duquesne. Pa
Henry H. Houston II
Philadelphia
Germantown Veterans of Foreign Wars
Elyria
Miami
Pennsylvania State Police
Erie Pa
Post Dispatch
Elyria Corps
Ohio State
Elyria High School honors top scholars in 1954 55 final semester
Seventy seven students earned honor ratings and thirty two achieved high honor for maintaining A grades during the last semester of the 1954 55 school year at Elyria High School. High honor includes top marks across all coursework with several named students from 12 A to 9 4 classes.
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Elyria High School
Josephine Faulkner
Betty Jane Jackson
Robert Lee
Louise Lersch
Jeannette Linville
Tallian McAllister
Elizabeth Prunner
Robert Ree Merle Vanoster
Gilbert Walker
Wanda Wikren
Beverly Foley
William Lersch
Ioan Price
Bertha Smith
Sales Tax Law To Be Rigidly Enforced
Carl Miller of Norwalk district sales examiner in charge warned here Saturday that no quarter will be given to violators of tax regulations. The warning period has passed and strict enforcement is to begin, with all officers instructed to uphold the law.
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Carl Miller
Norwalk
Fox
Eversons Rag
Unusual Accident Costs Life of Local Teenager
Kenneth Crooks 19 of 234 Roosevelt avenue Elyria died at 2 45 am after a truck struck the left rear of a push car and hit Crooks while he and friend Francis Bowling pushed their out of gas vehicle toward a gas station. Driver and witness accounts cited poor visibility and no rear light. Crooks, a Elyria High School graduate and General Industries employee, is survived by parents Clyde and family. Inquest set, funeral at Taylor Funeral Home. Minor accidents reported on Lake road and Middle avenue.
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Kenneth Crooks
Roosevelt Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Crooks
Francis Bowling
Gerald Nau
Elgins
Glen Bement
Cuyahoga County
Bowling
G. B. Ault
Elkhart
Ind
Nau
Don Bairleywine
Ault
Richard
Jeanne
Betty
Joan
Joyce
Taylor Funeral Home
John Miller
Willard
Frank Rothgery
Paul Hoff
South Akron
Lake Road
Beaver Creek
John Vintella
Newark
William Young
Sandusky
Middle Avenue
Visitors Enjoy Camp Iss-See-Kes Open House
Many parents and friends visited Camp Iss-See-Kes Elyria Y M C A on the Vermilion River to see how the boys are progressing. The day featured a campfire closing session and noted road improvements with 15 truckloads of gravel and a busy athletic field. The current camp period, the second of 1935, ends July 5, followed by a four day session for eight and nine year olds offering the usual activities under W O McClellan secretary.
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Iss-See-Kes
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Vermilion River
W. O. McClellan
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Joseph Cyrebor
June Gregory
Mary Krupelak
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Mary Nye
George Pallas
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Esther Rowley
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Carl Henke
Elizabeth Meredith
Irene Post
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